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Ekurhuleni residents slam Presidential Imbizo as waste of money

Ekurhuleni residents have slammed today's visit by President Cyril Ramaphosa, saying Presidential imbizos don't yield any results. Ramaphosa's first Presidential Imbizo under the Government of National Unity, was met with criticism from residents. The president was flanked by several cabinet members, including COGTA Minister Velinkosini Hlabisa, Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille, and Sports, Arts, and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie. The meeting aimed to provide a platform for residents to express their concerns. […]

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Hamilton says F1 must come to SA

Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton Mckenzie has lauded Lewis Hamilton for supporting the plan to have a Formula 1 race in South Africa. We truly appreciate the help of @LewisHamilton , we will make sure it’s coming to South Africa this time. I also wanna thank Minister @PatriciaDeLille for her passion and help. https://t.co/oGjTvG1GIr — Gayton McKenzie (@GaytonMcK) August 23, 2024 The minister met with Acting President Paul Mashatile […]

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Tinkler out to upset former employers

Cape  Town City coach, Eric Tinkler, is optimistic of his side's chances in next  Tuesday's MTN8 first-leg semi-final encounter against his former team, Orlando  Pirates. The  Citizens will host the Buccaneers at the DHL Stadium on Tuesday night (19:30  kick-off) with a return fixture scheduled just four days later in Soweto. Tinkler’s troops will be looking to cause an upset, with the Sea Robbers aiming to defend the title that […]

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Bolt blocks inter-continental rides amid social media challenge

The South African e-hailing Association (SAeHA), has raised concern over the possible xenophobic violence, the Bolt prank on social media might spark between South Africans and Nigerians. The SAEHA's remarks come hot on the heels of e-hailing service Bolt's decision to block inter-continental rides, following a surge of fake rides that cost drivers their time and money. Initially, some South Africans on social media have been participating in a trend […]

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Do or die for Pirates against Disciples

Orlando  Pirates coach, Jose Riveiro, is aware that the Buccaneers will not have it easy on Friday night when they face Madagascar champions, Disciples FC. This is the second leg of their first preliminary round tie in the CAF Champions League at the  Orlando Stadium tonight. The fixture is on a knife's edge after the first leg hosted by Disciples in  Mauritius ended in a goalless stalemate, despite Pirates creating […]

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Shivambu says EFF exit not due to party’s decline

MK National Organiser Floyd Shivambu has clarified his decision to leave the EFF, saying it was not driven by the party's electoral decline. Shivambu, a co-founder of the EFF, addressed speculation about his departure during a media briefing on Thursday, alongside MK Party President Jacob Zuma and Deputy President Dr John Hlope. His appointment as MK's National Organiser comes days after his resignation from the EFF. Shivambu says his decision […]

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CR7 breaks another record, with new Youtube channel

Renowned footballer and most followed on Instagram, Cristiano Ronaldo continues to break more records, with his brand new YouTube channel securing over 21 million subscribers in just over a day. Cementing how appreciated and loved he is by football fans, Ronaldo's latest project managed to get 1 million followers in less than 90 minutes after it launched. The channel is set to mainly focus on his life off the pitch […]

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‘Extortionists are crippling small black businesses’, decries activists

The escalating issue of small businesses closing down due to extortion has become prevalent in South Africa. Civic movement, Save South Africa, says the criminals that demand  'protection fees' from small businesses are killing the township economy. The organisation says it cannot be business as usual when innocent people who are trying to feed their families are continuously targeted by criminals. Recently, several spaza shops and hair salons in Mamelodi, Pretoria had to […]

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Chiefs add Angolan star to fold

Chiefs add Angola's Miguel to fold Kaizer Chiefs has secured the services of highly rated Angolan international, Inacio Miguel Ferreira dos Santos from Angolan giants Petro de Luanda. This is their latest move in the transfer market, as they plan for the season ahead. https://x.com/KaizerChiefs/status/1826216967524544773 The 28-year-old centre-back arrived in South Africa on Tuesday afternoon, to undergo his medical before signing a three-year deal in Naturena. Miguel, who is the […]

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